Rail disruption after overhead line fault 10. October 2026 (13:21) A fault with overhead wires near Penkridge is causing disruption between Stafford and Wolverhampton.(BBC News)
‘Cockroach’ leader among thousands detained in Delhi protest crackdown 10. October 2026 (13:17) Authorities impose strict lockdown in capital to try to stop rally against removal of 130m names from electoral rollIndian authorities have placed Delhi under a severe lockdown and detained tens of thousands of people, including the leader of the youth-led “Cockroach” movement, in an attempt to stop an anti-government protest.Thousands of people from across India were blocked from attending the demonstration, which had been called by the “Cockroach Janata party” (CJP) to protest against an exercise that has stripped 130m names from India’s electoral roll. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Marcy Kaptur: longest-serving congresswoman’s bid for another House term roiled by anti-trans ad 10. October 2026 (13:00) Democrat in Congress since 1983 rebuked over ‘dangerous’ campaign ad – will it harm her chances in tight Ohio race?Last month, Marcy Kaptur, the longest-serving woman in congressional history, released a video advertisement in which she looks directly at the camera and says exactly what she thinks about one of the most divisive issues facing Democrats today.“Here’s the truth: I voted with Republicans to keep transgender ideology out of our schools because parents know what’s best for their kids,” Kaptur says, “and boys should not play in girls’ sports.” Continue reading...(The Guardian)
‘People are pissed’: union decries TSA’s removal of chairs for checkpoint staff 10. October 2026 (13:00) Order for workers to remain standing to ‘reinforce professionalism’ draws rebuke amid plunging moraleUnion officials have launched a campaign to allow airport security staff to sit once more after the Trump administration unilaterally removed all the chairs for Transportation Security Administration (TSA) staff at checkpoints.“People are pissed,” said Johnny Jones, secretary-treasurer of American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE) TSA council 100 and president of AFGE local 1040, which represents TSA workers in Dallas-Fort Worth. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Inside whites-only South African enclave where anyone with a criminal record is banned - as residents deny being racist and say 'streets are safe at night'
Jeffrey Epstein survivors back Thames Valley police to investigate Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor after they admitted using unlawful warrants to search his home